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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE PARK SLOPE FOOD COOP
Established 1973
Volume DD, Number 24 November 19, 2009 GENERAL MEETING REPORT The Center for Anti-violence Education October GM Looks at Boycotts, Hires Celebrates 35 Years of New General Coordinators Community Service By Ed Levy By Frank Haberle n the agenda for the October General Meeting, held October 27, were the “annual” re-evaluation of previously approved Coop Oproduct boycotts, the hiring of three new general coordinators and an update to the employee 401K plan. The boycott question drew lively participation, as did the hiring of new coordinators, with several members commenting that this item deserved greater consideration than one meeting could give it. PHOTO BY CAROLINA KROON PHOTO Gabriella Belfiglio, Annie Ellman and Judy Loebl.
n 1973, in the now-defunct based Temple for Spiritual and IMongoose Community Cen- Physical Survival. Empowered ter, Park Slope resident Annie by this experience, Annie and Ellman hosted her first martial Nadia set out to build a new arts class. Annie and Nadia martial arts program geared Telsey met at an anti-Vietnam specifically for women—a rari- War rally and trained in mar- ty in the 1970s. tial arts at the Manhattan- CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 ILLUSTRATION BY DEBORAH TINT ILLUSTRATION Coca-Cola Boycott Friedman, editor of the Stop been murdered since 1990, and In accordance with a nearly Killer Coke newsletter, explained hundreds of others have been Next General Meeting on December 15 forgotten GM resolution dat- that all of the reasons for the beaten or illegally detained by The General Meeting of the Park Slope Food Coop is usually ing back to the 1980s, the boycott still exist: violence paramilitaries cooperating held on the last Tuesday of each month, with the exception of General Meeting is supposed against union workers and with the plant management. November and December. The next General Meeting will be to review product boycotts union leaders in Latin Friedman explained that on Tuesday, December 15, 7:00 p.m. at the Congregation Beth annually. Catching up for lost America, exploitation of water among the institutions partici- Elohim Temple House (Garfield Temple), 274 Garfield Pl. time—nearly 20 years of it— resources in India, use of child pating in the boycott are 50 The agenda will be available as a flyer in the entryway of the the meeting reviewed current labor and other human rights colleges and universities. The Coop on Wednesday, December 2. For more information about boycotts, learning that there is violations. According to the boycott against Coke includes the GM and about Coop governance, please see the center of only one currently in effect, website Killer-coke.com, seven its other brands, Odwalla and this issue. begun in 2004 against Coca- union leaders at Coca-Cola’s Cola. Coop member Lew Colombia bottling plants have CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 IN THIS ISSUE
State Senate Fails Once Again to Bring the Farmworkers Bill to a Vote ...... 4 Fri, Nov 20 •The Good Coffeehouse: Jen Chapin and Stephan Crump’s Rosetta Trio 8:00 p.m. The Kids Are All Right ...... 5 Safe Food Labeling Committee Report ...... 7 Coop Sat, Nov 21 •Game Night 7:30 p.m. Coop Hours, Coffeehouse ...... 8 Event Fri, Dec 18 •The Good Coffeehouse: David Roche and Coop Calendar, Workslot Needs Anne Keating 8:00 p.m. Governance Information, Mission Statement...... 9 Calendar of Events ...... 10 Highlights Sun, Dec 20 •Pub Night 7:00 p.m. Puzzle ...... 12 Look for additional information about these and other events in this issue. Letters to the Editor ...... 13 Classified Ads, Community Calendar ...... 14 Thank You, Welcome...... 16 09.11.19_pp1-16.qxd 11/18/09 5:05 PM Page 2
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October GM and has worked on arms-con- and other comments, the trol issues; she is currently a chair gave more time to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 membership coordinator and presentations by and Minute Maid juices, Nestlé, does a lot of communication questioning of the candi- Dasani and Fanta. on behalf of the Coop. Elinoar dates. The General Meeting is a librarian, oral historian Ann said she felt the voted unanimously to con- and radio producer and is cur- role of the general coordi- tinue boycotting Coca-Cola rently a receiving coordinator. nators is to be “good Company products. Lisa has a background financial stewards and to in systems management and listen to diverse voices.” New General has worked for Sotheby’s, Asked where she thinks Coordinators Hired Chemical Bank and Lehman the Coop will go in the After screening 120 Brothers. She is currently a next 20 years, Elinoar said, résumés and conducting inter- part-time bookkeeper at the “We will go where we all views, the Personnel Com- Coop. want to go.” Ann, asked for mittee recommended three Several attendees ques- her response to the recent people to serve as general tioned what they saw as a New York Times article by a coordinators, along with the hasty way of making a deci- disgruntled former Coop current six. The committee sion about Coop leadership, member, said the Coop is explained that the hiring of the one that could affect the now a New York City “brand,” and people are writing about the Coop The committee explained that the hiring of the three without a good under- standing of who and why it would fill a significant need for general coordinators who can evolved the way it did. work with automated systems and technology, All three women were who have project management skills and who are voted in as general coor- experienced at working with media. dinators by substantial
margins. BY DEBORAH TINT ILLUSTRATION
Changes to Employee three would fill a significant Coop for many years. The 401K Plan need for general coordinators vote took on added signifi- Under the 401K plan who can work with automated cance when one member the Coop maintains for systems and technology, who pointed out that if General employees, there is no of other large coops, which a result of prepaying addi- have project management Manager Joe Holtz cannot be employer contribution, except generally yields a much higher tional pension expense. skills and who are experienced present, a general coordina- for payment of administrative gross margin of 38%. The inventory turnover for at working with media. The tor replaces him on the board costs, and the accounts with Of that 17 cents, 13 cents the Coop is 63 times per three candidates proposed of directors, giving the gen- Vanguard have been held sep- go for personnel costs. The year—better than weekly— were Ann Herpel, Elinoar eral coordinator role addi- arately by each employee. Coop’s total payroll, includ- down slightly from 65 times Astrinksy and Lisa Moore. Ann tional weight and responsi- Recently Vanguard said it ing hourly wages, comes to per year in 2008. The typical holds a Ph.D. in social ethics bility. In response to these would no longer service indi- $2,309,311, up from $1,908,806, large coop turns over its inven- vidual accounts, and the Coop representing 8.63% of sales, tory 14 or 15 times per year. engaged an intermediary fidu- up from 7.97% of sales in This rate of turnover guaran- ciary company to pool the 2008. Total personnel costs, tees shoppers that products accounts and conduct the including employee benefits, on the shelves are very fresh. 2%452. 0/,)#9 relationship with Vanguard, a workers compensation insur- The Coop’s mortgage common strategy among ance and pension adminis- stands at $739,370 compared I]Z 8dde hig^kZh id 2%15)2%$ &/2 !.9 2%452. companies dealing with tration expenses, came to to $923,349 last year. `ZZe eg^XZh adl [dg djg &#I]ZEV^Y">c";jaagZXZ^eiBJHI employee 401K plans. General $3,354,380. bZbWZgh]^e# B^c^" WZegZhZciZY# Manager Joe Holtz said the The Coop’s weekly sales Open Forum b^o^c\ i]Z Vbdjci d[ '#GZijgchbjhiWZ]VcYaZY gZijgcZY bZgX]VcY^hZ Coop’s administrative costs were $742,921 during this In the open forum that l^i]^c(%YVnhd[ejgX]VhZ# ^h dcZ lVn lZ Yd i]^h# would actually decline under period, up 11.63%. Member- preceded the meeting Frank >[ ndj cZZY id bV`Z V the new structure by about ship increased only slightly, Riina asked why there were gZijgc! eaZVhZ \d id i]Z #!. ) %8#(!.'% -9 )4%- $1,000 per year. by 442 people, for a total of so few FTOP workslots avail- 'cY;addgHZgk^XZ9Zh`# Cd!lZYdcdiÆZmX]Vc\ZÇ^iZbh# 15,418. This represents an able for members. He said he NdjbjhigZijgci]ZbZgX]VcY^hZ increase of almost 50% less has had to schedule a shift VcYgZ"ejgX]VhZl]VindjcZZY# Agenda Committee Re-Election than the previous year’s six weeks ahead. General The meeting also voted to increase, attributed largely to Coordinator Jess Robinson #!. ) 2%452. -9 )4%- re-elect Uri Feiner, Glenn the new policy for slowing acknowledged that the FTOP Moller and Susan Sternberg down the Coop’s growth by situation is tight, though she EgdYjXZ 7ja` ^cXa#8dde"WV\\ZYWja` to two-year terms on the making prospective new said it is better now than at 8]ZZhZ HZVhdcVa=da^YVn>iZbh Agenda Committee. members sign up in advance the beginning of the summer. 7dd`h HeZX^VaDgYZgh .%6%2 for orientations. Average She acknowledged that the 8VaZcYVgh GZ[g^\ZgViZYHjeeaZbZcih 2%452.!",% ?j^XZgh D^ah Financial Report sales per member were FTOP schedule can be daunt- Hjh]^ 6WjnZg^hVkV^aVWaZYjg^c\i]ZlZZ`" General Coordinator Mike $2,542, up just under a hun- ing to puzzle out and invited YVnhidY^hXjhhndjgXdcXZgch# Eakin gave the financial dred dollars from the same Frank to work with a staff per- report. Net sales for the 36 period last year. son on finding a slot. 2%452.!",% /.,9 )& 30/),%$ weeks ending October 11, The Coop incurred extra GZ[g^\ZgViZY
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Center for Anti- people have their initials rights issue. CAE can serve as engaging communities.” members—please watch for violence Education carved in these walls.” a catalyst for change. An This winter, The Center for listings in future editions of example came in 1999, when Anti-violence Education will the Gazette. In the meantime, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 A Spectrum of Services teen women from CAE host free anti-violence work- to learn more about The Cen- to Prevent Violence and created “Peace Is Not a shops—one specifically for ter for Anti-violence Educa- In the year that followed, Build Peace in our Dream in Storage,” a bold teen women, and the other tion, its many programs, and Annie and Nadia’s program Communities and beautiful anti-violence for adult women and trans how you can get involved, evolved into the nonprofit “As a parent of girls,” mural in Brooklyn, with the people. These workshops will please visit www.caeny.org or Brooklyn Women’s Martial Arts, reflects Sophie Bell, Coop help of the nonprofit be free and open to Coop call 718-788-1775. ■ and they left the Mongoose member and CAE parent, “I Groundswell Community Center. Before leaving, Annie sometimes despair over the Mural Project. In the face of a joined the downstairs coop— difficulties of promoting small number of complaining the Park Slope Food Coop. young female strength, confi- homeowners, Rite Aid (the “The early days [of the dence and physical intensity. mural wall owner) threatened Coop] weren’t easy,” she CAE is where my daughter to whitewash the mural. The recalls now. “I remember car- can learn the physical disci- CAE teen muralists, with the rying endless boxes of food up pline of karate, while support of staff and board, and down stairs. And we had discussing puzzles and organized petition and letter- to pre-order all of our food.” dilemmas of interpersonal writing campaigns, as well as But Annie loved the values of situations like bullying that street demonstrations. the Coop, and she saw anoth- she needs to prepare against. Despite community support er example of the kind of orga- It is amazing how joyful the and media attention, Rite Aid nization she wanted to build, teachers at CAE make this removed the mural; but it where people work collective- process for her. She loves the remains a powerful example ly toward a common goal. class and the questions and of CAE youth finding their “That’s where we get our activities she gets to explore.” voices and fighting for their power,” Annie adds. Coop member Marcia rights. Lerner says, “Having my Separated at Birth: daughter at CAE has helped Staying Vital in a CAE and the Park Slope her to feel more powerful Changing Community Food Coop physically and emotionally, Like the Coop, CAE has Over 35 years, Brooklyn which I think will help her to faced the many challenges of Women’s Martial Arts has, feel empowered in all sorts of sticking to its principles in a like the Park Slope Food ways to make changes in the changing neighborhood. Four Coop, continued to grow. world.” She adds, “What I love years ago, CAE faced an eco- Today it is The Center for about CAE, especially the nomic crunch, in large part Anti-violence Education, a children’s program, is that it’s from the skyrocketing cost of landmark nonprofit institu- so local. My daughter sees space. “Regardless of its tion that addresses the pub- her instructors at the park, at importance to women and lic health and safety issues of the farmer’s market, at the teenagers, anti-violence pro- hundreds of women and girls, Coop. It makes it feel like a gramming is a tough sell in LGBT individuals, children real neighborhood.” the philanthropic communi- and the elderly. CAE’s Today, CAE offers a range of ty,” Annie says. “And a big
groundbreaking anti-violence classes, workshops and ser- rent jump was looming on MORRISON BY ROD PHOTO programs reach into the five vices on site in CAE’s Park the space we occupied for Tracy Hobson, Executive Director, and Naomi Solomon, boroughs and are recognized Slope Center at 327 Seventh twenty years. In 2004, we Administrator of the Center for Anti-violence. nationally. Street. Current programs came very close to closing Like two trees planted side include the Children’s Empow- CAE’s doors. Then, amazing- by side, PSFC’s and CAE’s erment Project for girls and ly, there was a really huge The PSFC Fun Committee respective roots and branches boys ages six to 12; PACT grassroots movement to keep have grown increasingly tan- (Power Action Change for CAE in the community. The invites you to the next Coop… gled. Dozens of CAE staff Teens) for teen girls and trans- people who knew us, who members and teachers— gender youth ages 14 to 19; supported us, whose children including founder/program adult classes in self-defense, participated in our programs, director Annie and Executive karate and tai chi; a five-week all pulled together. We had to Director Tracy Hobson—are self-defense class for women move, and we had to down- longtime Coop members. and transgender survivors of size our organization. But we Dozens of Coop members violence; and special two-week remained committed to offer- and staff teach or participate self-defense classes for teen ing free childcare, to provid- • Saturday, November 21 • in CAE programs. The two women, transgender youth ing great programs for free or organizations share close and LGBT youth, among oth- on a sliding scale and to serv- 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. common values: the health ers. The programs are offered ing people from a range of in the meeting room of the Coop. and wellness of Brooklyn res- free or with sliding scale fees social and economic back- • Free admission • All ages welcome • idents and a commitment to for low-income people, and grounds, all in need of our • Bring your friends • working together, as a com- free childcare is always provid- services. We are still a really • Refreshments for sale • munity, toward a common ed. Throughout the city, CAE strong, solid program.” goal. The survival and works with shelters for women, “Both [the Coop and CAE] Bring your favorite game(s): strength of both the PSFC rape crisis centers, and pro- are about building community • Scrabble • Taboo • chess • checkers • bridge • Nim and CAE, and their promi- grams for girls, LGBT youth around issues of healthy, • Boggle • Candyland • Trouble • Stratego • Pictionary nent place as local institu- and transgender people from a intentional living,” Sophie • Monopoly • Trivial Pursuit… tions of national importance, range of economic and cultural Bell adds. “They are about demonstrate how important backgrounds. people’s power to make Theater Games and lasting these values are, CAE programs help partic- smart grassroots decisions. in the childcare room despite the many changes ipants understand how to And both are places where I that have taken place in the stand up to bullying and love to take my daughters. community. aggression and explore They are valued and taken “Like the Coop, a lot of conflict resolution. Just as seriously as they learn about people from this neighbor- important, programs help their bodies and the choices hood came together to shape participants understand that they can make about how to and direct CAE,” Annie points violence is not just a public treat their bodies as girls. out. “In both places, a lot of health issue but a human Both are gentle but deeply
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“The bill has broad sup- decent housing and sanitary State Senate Fails Once Again to port in the Senate,” said conditions, workers’ compen- Jordan Wells of the Justice sation and the right to engage for Farmworkers Campaign in collective bargaining and to Bring the Farmworkers Bill to a Vote (www.justiceforfarmwork- form unions. ers.org). “But it is crucial at The Farmworkers Act is “The Park Slope Food Coop could really make a difference, as we need the this point that we get all the designed to correct these Brooklyn Democratic state senators to demand this law.” support we can to bring the inequities. A copy of the act bill to the floor for a vote.” can be downloaded from the —Kerry Kennedy, founder, Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights Opposition to the bill following address: comes from some legislators www.justiceforfarmworkers. By Ethan Pettit who fear it will put an unsup- org/documents/S2247.pdf portable financial burden on Right here in New York small farms and family farms. State, there are farms where he State Senate on Tuesday, November 10, failed once again to vote The Farmworkers Fair ducks are force-fed three Labor Practices Act (Assem- times a day for 21 days on a crucial bill that would give farm laborers in New York State the bly bill 1867, Senate bill 2247) straight, by workers who toil same basic rights that almost all workers in this state have taken for has been passed three times seven days a week, 14 hours a T in the state Assembly in day, with no days off, no over- granted since the 1930s. recent years, but has con- time pay, no health insur- However, no one can expect money,” Paterson warned the Assembly and has the support ance, no workers’ a new bill to come to a vote in members of the Assembly and of Mayor Bloomberg and City comp, and who live Albany until the present fiscal the Senate. He said he was Council Speaker Christine in substandard crisis is resolved. On Tuesday, prepared to forfeit his political Quinn. Member housing with a Governor Paterson presided career by making what are sure Meanwhile, about 20 shocking lack of over a rare joint session of the to be unpopular cuts, and he advocates for upstate farm access to basic sani- Legislature and implored law- expected lawmakers to do the laborers in New York showed Contribution tation. On some makers to make $1 billion in same. up and basically waited out farms children work education and healthcare cuts The only other topic that the session. But they are in the fields for as lit- immediately. The state faces a came close to getting any optimistic, despite the fact stantly stalled at the Senate. tle as $3.90 an hour. And $3.2 billion budget gap, and attention at this session was that the farmworkers bill has Yet the bill has 32 cosponsors again, these workers have no presently cannot pay its bills. the gay marriage bill, which now stalled twice before the in the Senate, from both par- legal right to organize and “We are running out of has been passed by the Senate. ties, and Governor Paterson bargain collectively with their supports it. employers. A statewide poll conducted Senator John Sampson of Coop Job Opening: in June this year reflects strong Brooklyn is the Democratic public support for the bill: Conference Leader, and it is Receiving/Stocking Coordinator www.labor-religion.org/ he who has the power to farmworker-poll-release- bring this bill to the floor. Late Afternoon, Evening & Weekend 24june09.htm I am not a member of any In April this year, the of the organizations men- Description: Northeast Organic Farming tioned in this article. But I The Coop is hiring a Receiving/Stocking Coordinator to work late afternoon, evening and week- Association of New York support the farmworkers bill, ends. The evening and weekend Receiving/Stocking Coordinators have a lot of responsibility (NOFA) pledged its support and I urge Coop members to overseeing the smooth functioning of the store and supporting the squads. They work with the for the Farmworkers Act: contact Senator Sampson and Receiving squads, keeping the store well-stocked and orderly and maintaining the quality of the http://nofany.org/poli- urge him to bring S.2247, the produce. At the end of the evening, they set up the receiving areas to prepare for the following cies/pressroom/pressre- Farmworkers Fair Labor Prac- day’s early morning deliveries. lease_4-08-09_farmworkers_f tices Act, to the floor for a vote We are looking for a candidate who wants a permanent afternoon/evening/weekend schedule. air_labor_act.pdf at the next Senate session: The ideal candidate will have been working on a Receiving workslot for the Coop. Because fewer Seventy-five years after the paid staff work evenings and weekends, it is essential that the candidate be a reliable and New Deal, farm laborers in Call Senator John Sampson: responsible self-starter who enjoys working with our diverse member-workers. You must be an New York State are still denied 518-455-2788. excellent team player, as you will be sharing the work with one to several other Receiving Coordinators. You must have excellent communication and organizational skills, patience and basic rights guaranteed to Email him at the ability to prioritize the work and remain calm under pressure. This is a high energy job for a most workers by the state con- [email protected]. fit candidate, and you must be able to lift and to work on your feet for hours. The job will include stitution and under New York Fax him at 718-649-7661. work in the walk-in coolers and freezer. labor laws—the right to a day Let’s show that the PSFC of rest, to overtime pay for stands in solidarity with Hours: 35-40 hours per week, schedule—to be determined—will be afternoon, working over 40 hours a week, farmworkers. Let’s get this evening and weekend work. to a legal minimum wage, to done. ■ Wages: $23.39/hour Benefits: —Health and Personal time —Vacation–three weeks/year increasing in the 4th, 7th & 10th years —health insurance —pension plan Application & Hiring Process: Please provide a cover letter with your résumé as soon as you can. Mail your letter and résumé or drop it in the mail slot in the entryway of the Coop. Please state your availability. All applicants will receive a response. Please do not call the office. If you applied previously to another Coop job offering and remain interested, please reapply. Probation Period: There will be a six-month probation period. Prerequisite: Must be a current member of the Park Slope Food Coop for at least the past 6 months. Applicants must have worked a minimum of three shifts in Receiving within the past year. We are seeking an applicant pool that reflects the diversity of the Coop’s membership.
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Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY November 19, 2009 5 The Kids Are All Right By Alison Rose Levy oop member Liz Welch honed her craft as a writer with contributions to a wide range Cof magazines, including Glamour, Real Sim- ple, Cosmo Girl, Vogue and The New York Times Maga- zine. Then she decided it was time to tell her own story.
At first she tried to write that took her life three years her family’s unique and later, when Liz was 16 years poignant story herself, but old, her older sister Amanda when she shared her first was 19, Dan was 14, Diana chapter with her sister Diana, was eight. a journalist based in Austin, Throughout her illness, Texas, instead of editing Liz’s Ann Williams was determined chapter, Diana wrote her own to live and remain with her version of the shared moment children. “She was doing in their family’s life—and that everything to live,” Liz recalls, is how The Kids Are All Right “so that finding families (Harmony 2009) “became a for us to live with after her memoir in four different voic- passing meant that she was es, from four going to die.” different perspectives,” says As a result, their mother Liz. Liz and Diana reached out did not make provisions for to their two other siblings, where her children would live and the book Liz had intend- following her death but ed to write changed from Liz’s assigned her two eldest memoir to a family memoir to daughters, Amanda and Liz, which Liz, Diana and their two the task of finding families other siblings all contributed. who would give her children The book is a testament to homes. In retrospect, says love, resilience and the Liz, “My whole family feels BERNSTEIN BY LYNN ILLUSTRATION importance of siblings.“I’ve that that was the most loving known since the age of twen- thing she could do. She trusted there. Eventually, he ended feelings with. That was the siblings got together at a ty-one that I wanted to write Amanda and me to make the up living with a friend of Mom’s hardest thing. We had to hold friend’s beach house and my own story—and the fact best choices.” in New York City,” says Liz. back on those feelings, and spent a weekend reading that we did it together is a Nevertheless, in hindsight, “The hardest thing was survive. When I went to college aloud the whole book, and testament to how much we according to Liz, she and her being separated from my sib- at Georgetown University, none together agreed that they love each other,” says Liz. siblings discovered that lings. Mom died on Dec 13,” of my friends knew.” were ready to go forward to Liz and Diana, and their “losing our parents wasn’t the Liz recalls. “That Christmas I The book has received a publish it. siblings, Amanda and Dan, worst. What was worse was woke up in a stranger’s good amount of publicity, The book’s title comes had an idyllic childhood in that we all got split up and house. Losing your parents is including a generous excerpt from the fact that they all affluent Bedford, New York, a sent to different families.” hard enough, but it’s doubly in Glamour and an appearance turned out all right. “We all suburb north of New York City. Liz, a high school senior, hard not being able to be sad for Welch on Good Morning really wound up on our feet,” Their mother, Ann Williams, was able to place herself and together with others who America. The Welch siblings Liz reports. was a popular and successful little sister Diana with two Eldest sister Amanda has a actress in soap operas, different families for whom farm, grows her own botanicals appearing for many years in Liz had been a babysitter. and makes artisanal soaps. Liz The Edge of Night. In affluent Bedford, Liz “I’ve known since the age of twenty-one that I wanted to is an award-winning writer; her Growing up with ponies, reports, “No one was willing write my own story—and the fact that we did it together is a brother, Dan, is a successful nannies and a pool, the to take more than one of us, location manager for films and Welch kids never imagined probably because it was too testament to how much we love each other.” television; and Diana writes that their own lives would expensive. In a fancy preppy for the Austin Chronicle. All are take a turn toward tragedy. neighborhood like Bedford, happily married. Liz was 13 years old in an additional child in the understand that loss. I felt have a website, http:// thekids “It was a hard road for sure,” 1982, the year their father died home meant purchasing an like I had to put on a brave areallrightbook.com/ and peo- Liz admits. “We might have lost additional ticket for a winter face and make my new family, ple who knew them or their parents but we found each other vacation in the Bahamas.” my friends and teachers feel famous soap star mother and are so thankful.” In contrast, an aunt from like I was okay.” write in. The book tells the story of “Losing our parents a blue-collar background was Nearly two decades later, “People write in to say they how, after the family got split wasn’t the worst. willing to take all of the writing the memoir together had no idea of what we were up, they found each other again. children, but uprooting to with her siblings became a going through, not having our “Today we are a very tight What was worse was that Boston somehow didn’t feel way to reconnect, fill in the siblings around to mourn our unit. We would take bullets we all got split up and right. “We had one offer from missing pieces of each parents,” Liz reports. “I would for one another. We are lucky sent to different families.” an aunt to live in Boston. She others’ lives and mourn say that I did not mourn them to have each other, and that’s invited us all and they had together. “When I read their until I wrote this book as a why we decided to write the seven kids. They were very memories of the month after thirty-five-year-old. That gives book together. This didn’t just in a car accident. After his conservative, and we were Mom’s death, I realized that the book an honesty and happen to me, it happened to passing, the family had to face raised in a liberal family.” had we been together, we urgency. We all held on to that all of us, and we all came out the reality that their father had Dan, their brother, got could have been sad together,” grief for so long and this book the other side.” left them with terrible debts. bounced around before Liz says. took us to a place where we In the end, Liz Welch They were forced to move from finding a home where he “Society wants you to could let go of it.” considers the book “a love their spacious home into a gar- could remain. “On the day of contain your sadness. I was Diana and Liz interviewed letter to Mom. She handled dener’s cottage. Almost imme- Mom’s funeral, the family he sixteen and living in Bedford, their siblings and put the herself with such dignity and diately, their mother was was supposed to go to told and I was orphaned. I did not book together. Once they had grace even in the hardest cir- diagnosed with the cancer him he wasn’t able to live have my siblings to share my a final manuscript, the cumstances.” ■
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BUY YOUR TURKEY EARLY!!! SMALLER SIZES GO QUICKLY. FRESH turkeys available beginning Thursday, November 19th NO RESERVING OF BIRDS. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.*
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Plainville Farms Pasture-raised (New York) 16 to 24 lbs., $2.75 lb. (Friday 11/20)
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FROZEN Wise Kosher Certified Organic (Pennsylvania) 10-24 lbs., $4.85 lb. (Tuesday 11/17) All the above are delivered FRESH, except for Wise Kosher. All are free-range, locally raised, hormone & antibiotic free.
*a service policy whereby the requests of customers or clients are attended to in the order that they arrived, without other biases or preferences.
ARE YOU A What Is That? How Do I Use It? BROOKLYN-BASED Food Tours in the Coop FILMMAKER? This business of Thanksgiving This is gratitude we learn as the obedient little children This is Thanks-giving Would you like to we are screen your work at for every good thing we receive Be grateful for it all the Coop? great or small we bow our heads This is what the human animal is for: our food, our family, our freedoms to be thankful and to be blessed Then submit your film yes, all of that for possible inclusion in obvious and absolute The Park Slope Food Coop the Coop’s Friday Night Thankful to be at your table Screening Series. But what of the dread cold the bitter night by Myra Klockenbrink If you’re a Coop member you’ll receive What of the loneliness one FTOP credit for screening and offering a the want not met Q+A with your film. If you’re not a member, it’s the loss, the ache, the tedium? still a chance to spread the word about your Monday November 23 work and build your fan base by screening for a What about the bills, the bother, the b.s.! noon to 1:00 p.m. local audience. What about this? and 1:30 t0 2:30 p.m. What about that?! Thursday December 3 We accept documentary and fiction, both 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. features and shorts (we program shorts as a Now we can learn gratitude group). Please email Faye Lederman for details and kiss every bill You can join in any time during a tour. at [email protected] or mail your DVD embrace every aggravation to: Faye Lederman, 2000 Linwood Ave, #9E bow to bless each loss Fort Lee, NJ 07024 and yes, love every enemy
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SAFE FOOD LABELING COMMITTEE REPORT Safe Food Labeling Committee Nears Completion of Identifying Foods with GMOs and rBGH — Part II By Julia Herd
art I discussed some of the environmental and safety issues raised tion.2 The court ruled that the Committee is hosting a panel government should have stud- discussion that will include by the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our food ied the consequences from the several leading experts in the crops. It described how there has been minimal testing of the likely spread of the genetically organic and biotech foods P engineered trait to other sugar arenas. Among them will be health consequences of eating genetically engineered foods. As GM beets or to other crops. It noted Dr. Michael Hanson of the ingredients increase in our foods, more and more consumers want to that pollen from the genetically Consumers Union. We also know how to identify foods that contain them. However, there is no law engineered crops might spread expect to have a representa- requiring GM ingredients to be listed on packaging. to non-GM beets, and that tive from a health food pro- “potential elimination of a ducer and a mainstream food farmer’s choice to grow producer. The program will The Safe Food Labeling foods is not confined to large hand would require many non-genetically engineered be held at 3:00 p.m. at the Committee of the Coop thinks food corporations. It exists hours of labor on a weekly crops, or a consumer’s choice Park Slope United Methodist consumers have a right to among some of the “health basis, which is not considered to eat non-genetically engi- Church, located at the corner know what’s in their food and conscious” producers as well. feasible. One idea suggested neered food” constituted a sig- of Sixth Avenue and Eighth how it’s produced. The com- Unfortunately there are also involves producing a brochure nificant effect on the Street. Check the Gazette cal- mittee undertook a two-year hundreds of products that claim that shows shoppers how to environment that necessitated endar or http://ecokvetch. study of the foods sold in the on their packaging not to read product labels to identify an environmental impact state- blogspot.com/ for more Coop, the results of which are contain GM ingredients but possible GMOs. ment. This court ruling could details. now being released to Coop provide little assurance that the In addition, the Coop lead to a ban on the planting of Ultimately, we support membership. As described in products have actually been recently joined the Non-GMO the GM beets, which have strong legislation to make Part I, committee members tested.1 There is growing Project, a new industry group already been widely adopted by labeling of foods mandatory. read more than 8,000 labels of agreement that testing and aiming to help consumers farmers.2 In the meantime we support products on the Coop’s labeling are needed to protect make informed food choices. Want to know more? On grassroots organizations shelves and identified 559 the food industry, especially the The Non-GMO Project does Sunday, January 24, the working to bring safety aware- products as containing non- organic food industry, from the not guarantee that foods are Coop’s Safe Food Labeling ness to consumers.■ organic, potentially genetically growing spread of biotech entirely free of genetically modified ingredients. The food ingredients.1 “It’s indicative modified ingredients but producers were then asked if of how pervasive these rather that manufacturers Notes: their products were GMO-free. dangerous substances are have followed procedures, 1. William Neuman, “‘Non-GMO’ Seal Identifies Foods Mostly Biotech- The results of the work becoming,” said food industry including testing, to ensure Free,” New York Times, August 29, 2009 (www.nytimes.com/ of the Safe Food Labeling chemist Gregg Bromberg, a that crucial ingredients con- 2009/08/29/business/29gmo.html). Committee so far have found committee member. tain no more than 0.9% of 2. Andrew Pollack, “Judge Rejects Approval of Biotech Sugar Beets,” New only 93 products that are The Safe Food Labeling biotech material — the same York Times, September 23, 2009 (www.nytimes.com/2009/09/ verified as being GMO-free. Committee is now brain- threshold used in the stricter 23/business/23beet.html). Producers of nine products storming ways to inform European Union.1 Food prod- admit the presence of GMOs shoppers about the GMO sta- ucts meeting the standards among the ingredients, while tus of foods on the shelves. of the Project will carry the the producers of 64 products Labeling of each product on Non- GMO Project seal—a identified them as “possibly” the shelves would be ideal. butterfly perched on two Holiday blades of grass in the Help The Process to Identify Products with GMOs at the Coop form of a check mark. Labels read: over 8,000 The Non- Needed! GMO Project Suspect products identified: 559 works with Mailings made to the producer of each product: 3 companies to Owe make-ups? test ingredi- Products claimed by producer to be GMO-free: 93 ents and improve The Coop needs extra workers this Products identified by producer as having GMOs: 9 manufactur- Products identified by producer as probably having GMOs: 64 ing processes and will also holiday season! You don’t need to Products where producer was non-responsive: 393 spot-test products in schedule make-ups in most cases. stores.1 The containing GMOs, because However, there are significant new labeling campaign hopes Just show up at the start time of a they could not state with cer- technological and personnel to clear up the existing confu- tainty that their products had hurdles here in the Coop that sion.1 shift and speak to the squad leader. not been contaminated with make shelf labeling a project In addition, some welcome genetically modified source unlikely to be realized soon, news on the legal front material. The remaining 393 according to the general coor- emerged recently. A federal Do you want to get ahead on your products are currently catego- dinators. One issue is that judge in California ruled in Sep- rized as “possibly containing programming our computers tember that the U.S. govern- FTOP work? Contact the Membership GMOs” by default, because to add GMO information to ment failed to adequately their producers declined to the shelf labels is complex assess the environmental Office to schedule FTOP shifts. respond to three separate and must await completion of impact of planting genetically requests for information. several other time-consuming engineered sugar beets before The production of GM projects. To label shelves by it approved the crop for cultiva-
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COOP HOURS A monthly musical Friday fundraising partnership of Office Hours: the Park Slope Monday through Thursday Dec 18 Food Coop and 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. the Brooklyn Society Friday & Saturday for Ethical Culture 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shopping Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00* p.m. Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00* p.m. David Roche is a singer/songwriter from a family of Sunday famous singer/songwriters. (The Roches are his sisters.) He's 6:00 a.m. to 7:30* p.m. been writing songs from an early age. “It's hard to get out of *Shoppers must be on a checkout line the way of the music in my family. I’ve written songs and 15 minutes after closing time. performed with my wife, my daughter, my sisters, my in- Childcare Hours: laws, the list goes on and on. It's a nice situation if not a lit- Monday through Sunday tle strange.” Recently Roche recorded “Harp Trouble In 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Heaven.” “It's a record that took me a long time to get Telephone: around to recording and the songs are mostly all love songs 718-622-0560 although in ways you may not expect. I was inspired by the Web address: good fortune of being in a close family and the songs are evocative of this.” David Kumin will play on bass and Michael Graves on drums. www.foodcoop.com
Anne Keating The Village Voice raves, "Keating is a wise mix of Lucinda Williams songwriting, Gillian The Linewaiters’ Gazette is published biweekly by the Park Slope Welch guitar and a vocal all her own… a cross Food Coop, Inc., 782 Union Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215. between Willie Nelson and John Prine and you Opinions expressed here may be solely the views of the writer. The don't get any better than that.” And Gazette will not knowingly publish articles that are racist, sexist, or oth- Performing Songwriter says “….what ultimately erwise discriminatory. impresses is the intimacy and emotion etched The Gazette welcomes Coop-related articles, and letters from members. in beautiful ballads ...” SUBMISSION GUIDELINES All submissions must include author’s name and phone number and conform to the following guidelines. Editors will reject letters and 53 Prospect Park West [at 2nd Street] • $10 • 8:00 p.m. [doors open at 7:45] articles that are illegible or too long. Submission deadlines appear Performers are Park Slope Food Coop members and receive Coop workslot credit. in the Coop Calendar opposite. Booking: Bev Grant, 718-788-3741 Letters: Maximum 500 words. All letters will be printed if they conform to the guidelines above. The Anonymity and Fairness policies appear on the letters page in most issues. Voluntary Articles: Maximum 750 words. Editors will reject articles This Issue Prepared By: that are essentially just advertisements for member businesses and Monthly on the... Coordinating Editors: Stephanie Golden services. Third Thursday Erik Lewis November 19 R Committee Reports: Maximum 1,000 words. 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Editors (development): Erik Lewis Editor-Writer Guidelines: Except for letters to the editor, which Last Sunday Joan Minieri are published without editing but are subject to the Gazette let- November 29 E Reporters: Frank Haberle ters policy regarding length, anonymity, respect, and fairness, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Alison Rose Levy all submissions to the Linewaiters' Gazette will be reviewed and Second Saturday Ed Levy if necessary edited by the editor. In their review, editors are guid- December 12 ed by the Gazette's Fairness and Anonymity policies as well as 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. C Art Director (development): Eva Schicker standard editorial practices of grammatical review, separation of Illustrators: Lynn Bernstein fact from opinion, attribution of factual statements, and rudi- On the sidewalk in front of the receiving area at the Coop. Deborah Tint mentary fact checking. Writers are responsible for the factual Y content of their stories. Editors must make a reasonable effort to Photographers: Rod Morrison contact and communicate with writers regarding any proposed Carolina Kroon editorial changes. Writers must make a reasonable effort to respond to and be available to editors to confer about their arti- PLASTIC S Traffic Manager: Barbara Knight cles. If there is no response after a reasonable effort to contact What plastics do we accept? Text Converters: Peter Benton the writer, an editor, at her or his discretion, may make editorial Until further notice: Diana Quick changes to a submission without conferring with the writer. • #1 and #6 type non-bottle shaped contain- L Proofreader: Margaret Benton Submissions on Paper: Typed or very legibly handwritten and ers, transparent only, labels ok placed in the wallpocket labeled "Editor" on the second floor at the Thumbnails: Kristin Lilley base of the ramp. • Plastic film and bubble wrap, transparent Preproduction: Helena Boskovic only, no colored or opaque, no labels I Digital Submissions: We welcome digital submissions. Drop Photoshop: Terrance Carney • #5 plastic cups, tubs, and specifically disks in the wallpocket described above. The email address for Art Director (production): Dilhan Kushan submissions is [email protected]. Receipt of your marked caps and lids, very clean and dry submissions will be acknowledged on the deadline day. (discard any with paper labels, or cut off) N Desktop Publishing: Kevin Cashman Namik Minter Classified & Display Ads: Ads may only be placed by and on behalf •NOTE: We are no longer accepting #2 #4 of Coop members. Classified ads are prepaid at $15 per insertion, or type plastics. Mary Ellen Muzio business card ads at $30. (Ads in the “Merchandise–Non-commercial” PLASTIC MUST BE COMPLETELY CLEAN & DRY G Editor (production): Lynn Goodman category are free.) All ads must be written on a submission form (available in a wallpocket on the first floor near the elevator). Classi- We close up promptly. Post Production: Becky Cassidy Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the fied ads may be up to 315 characters and spaces. Display ads must collection end time to allow for inspection and Final Proofreader: Nancy Rosenberg be camera-ready and business card size (2"x3.5"). sorting of your plastic. Index: Len Neufeld Printed by: New Media Printing, Bethpage, NY.
Read the Gazette while you’re standing on line OR online at www.foodcoop.com 09.11.19_pp1-16.qxd 11/18/095:05PMPage9 • BeingAbsentfromtheGM: • SigninginattheMeeting: • ChildcarecanbeprovidedatGMs: • AttendtheentireGM: Squadsnot eligible: • Certain • Two attendancecreditsperyear: GM • AdvanceSign-uprequired: do notcalltheMembershipOffice withGMcancellations. you removeyournameifknow cannotattend.Please passed aroundduringthemeeting. Workslot CreditAttendanceSheet. Office atleastoneweekpriortothemeetingdate. for theentire because coveringabsentmembersistoodifficult.) and FTOPcommittees.(SomeCommitteesareomitted Processing, Office,Maintenance,Inventory, Construction, workslot-credit programtwotimespercalendaryear. below fordetails. name tothesign-upsheetin Meeting hasbeenourdecision-making the instructionsheetsbysign-upboard. participation intheCoop’s decision-makingprocess. workslot-credit programwascreatedtoincrease decisions andsetCooppolicy. TheGeneral-Meeting-for- General Meeting(GM)membersgathertomake Channels: 56(TimeWarner), 69(CableVision). FRIDAYS 2:30p.m.withareplayat10:30 Inside theParkSlopeFoodCoop The CooponCableTV www.foodcoop.com The CoopontheInternet page foranswerstofrequentlyaskedquestions. www.foodcoop.com andlookatthe“JoinCoop” Have questionsaboutOrientation?Pleasevisit 622-0560 duringofficehours. the MembershipOffice.Visit inpersonorcall718- To pre-register, visitwww.foodcoop.com orcontact all ofthefourweeklyNewMemberOrientations. Coop membership.Pre-registrationisrequiredfor Attending anOrientationisthefirststeptoward New MemberOrientations It ispossibletocancelwithout penalty. We doaskthat 2.Please alsosignintheattendancebookthatis 1. AfterthemeetingChairwillprovide Please notifyanOfficeCoordinatorintheMembership In ordertoearnworkslotcredityoumustbepresent Eligible: Shopping,Receiving/Stocking,Food Each membermaytakeadvantageoftheGM-for- Some restrictionstothisprogramdoapply. Pleasesee To beeligibleforworkslotcredit,youmustaddyour Since theCoop’sin 1973,theGeneral inception Following isanoutlineoftheprogram.
COOP CALENDAR WORKSLOT NEEDS and ReceiveWork Credit Are youasticklerfordetails,accurateonthe Friday, 3:30to6:15p.m. Office DataEntry [email protected]. Monday throughThursdayoremailherat are interested,pleasespeaktoReneeSt.Furcy, 6 monthstobeeligibleforthisworkslot.Ifyou must. You needtobeamemberoftheCoopfor details (especiallyworkingwithnumbers)isa bursed journalandaddingitup.Attentionto ten fromindividualvouchersintothecashdis- be transferringinformationaboutcheckswrit- to workwithnumbersandcalculators?You will Do youhaveneat,legiblehandwritingandlike Monday, 6:00to8:45p.m. Cash DisbursedBookkeeping meeting. Attend aGM the elevatorlobby. For fulldetails,see body. Atthe Read the LETTERS &VOLUNTARY ARTICLES: Gazette Deadlines GENERAL MEETING:7:00p.m. 15 TUE, DEC General Meeting. Submissions willbeconsideredfortheDec15 AGENDA SUBMISSIONS:8:00p.m. TUE, DEC1 General MeetingInfo e 7ise 7:00p.m.,Wed, Dec9 7:00p.m.,Wed, Nov25 Dec 17issue: Dec 3issue: CLASSIFIED ADSDEADLINE: 7:00p.m.,Mon,Dec7 7:00p.m.,Mon,Nov23 Dec 17issue: Dec 3issue: ions, needs and concerns of every member.ions, needsandconcernsof every accessible toallandrespect theopin- strive tomaketheCoop welcoming and oppose discriminationin anyform.We mitted todiversityand equality. We tion andtheenvironment. others abouthealthandnutrition,coopera- lead byexample,educatingourselvesand friendly producers.We We recycle. to try tions. We prefertobuyfromlocal,earth- share withotherspeciesandfuturegenera- impact ofourlifestylesontheworldwe the environment.We strivetoreducethe toxic, sustainableagriculture.We respect exploitation ofothers.We supportnon- avoid productsthatdependonthe cessed andhealthfulfoods.We seekto emphasis onorganic,minimallypro- We offeradiversityofproductswithan of andsupportthecooperativemovement. selling agentforanyindustry. We areapart buying agentforourmembersandnota ethical employerandneighbor. We area equally. We strivetobearesponsibleand we shareresponsibilitiesandbenefits principles. Onlymembersmayshop,and ble withinthecontextofourvaluesand enables ustokeeppricesaslowpossi- through cooperationandteamwork labor: workingtogetherbuildstrust business. Asmembers,wecontributeour alternative tocommercialprofit-oriented ber-owned andoperatedfoodstore— The Park SlopeFood Coopisamem- Gazette Park SlopeFood Coop Mission Statement Park SlopeFood Coop,Brooklyn, NY mins ment andontheshoppingfloor, labelingvita- orders, organizingthevitaminareainbase- Coop’s vitaminbuyerneedshelpcheckingin independently andinabusyenvironment?The Are youadetail-orientedworkerwhocanwork Friday, afternoonsandearlyevening Vitamin Assistant Contact theMembershipOfficeformoreinfo. Workslot requiresasix-monthcommitment. Office ifyouwouldlikemoreinformation. Hargett orCamilleScuriaintheMembership answer questions.PleasespeaktoGinger and Coopstaffwillalwaysbeavailableto be yourperfectshift.You willreceivetraining, this soundslikeyou,thenOfficeDataEntrywill computer andlikeworkingindependently?If while you’restanding onlineORonlineatwww.foodcoop.com and supplements,otherrelatedtasks. We arecom- an vote •Announcements,etc. the meeting)•Meetingevaluation •BoardofDirectors Wrap Up(9:30-9:45) and mayalsoappearelsewhere inthisissue. • TheagendaispostedattheCoopCommunityCorner Agenda (8:00p.m.) (7:30p.m.) Reports Open Forum (7:15 p.m.) Warm Up(7:00p.m.) Meeting Format call EllenWeinstat intheoffice. last Tuesday ofthemonth.Ifyouhaveaquestion,please of eachmonthtoplantheagendaforGMheldon form. TheAgendaCommitteemeetsonthefirstTuesday on howtosubmitanitemappearthesubmission General Meetings.Instructionsandhelpfulinformation the CoopCommunityCornerbulletinboardandat Agenda Committee.Formsareavailableintheracknear Meeting, pleasecompleteasubmissionformforthe If youhavesomethingyou’dlikediscussedataGeneral on theAgenda How toPlaceanItem (Garfield Temple), 274GarfieldPlace. The Temple HouseofCongregationBethElohim Location month, withtheexceptionofNovemberandDecember. The GeneralMeetingisheldonthelastTuesday ofeach December 15, 7:00p.m. Next Meeting:Tuesday, every GeneralMeeting. are availableattheCoopCommunityCornerand the AnnualMeetinginJune.CopiesofCoop’s bylaws every GeneralMeeting.Boardmembersareelectedat almost everyGeneralMeetingdecisionattheendof required toactlegallyandresponsibly, hasapproved General Meetings.TheBoardofDirectors,whichis meetings andtoreceivetheadviceofmembersat General MeetingsbyrequiringtheBoardtohaveopen Board ofDirectors.TheCoopcontinuedthetradition porated in1977,wehavebeenlegallyrequiredtoa Coop’s decision-makingprocess.SincetheCoopincor- monthly GeneralMeetingshavebeenatthecenterof From ourinceptionin1973tothepresent,open Our GoverningStructure • Exploremeetingliterature • EnjoysomeCoopsnacksSubmitOpenForumitems Agenda CommitteeasanitemforafutureGM. an itemismorethanbrief,itcanbesubmittedtothe members tobringbriefitemstheGeneralMeeting. If Report •CommitteeReports General Meeting All Aboutthe interested inthisworkslot. Membership Officeat718-622-0560ifyouare [email protected] orthroughthe crowded. PleasecontactCynthiaPennycookeat who wantstoworkwhentheCoopisnot independently. Greatopportunityforsomeone meticulous, detailorientedandabletowork floor checkoutstations.Mustliketoclean,be a staffpersontosetupandcleantheshopping and organizing?Work underthesupervisionof Are youanearlyriserwithaloveofcleaning Monday orWednesday, 6:00to8:00a.m. and Cleaning Shopping FloorSet-up • FinancialReportCoordinators’ (unless thereisavotetoextend • MeettheCoordinators Open Forumisatimefor November 19, 2009 9 , 09.11.19_pp1-16.qxd 11/18/095:05PMPage10 10 games inthechildcareroom. years andhasledmanyparentworkshopsforschools organizations. Park Slope.Shehasworkedwithhundredsofindividual families formorethan15 M.A., isthefounderanddirectorofParentsHelping onPresidentStreetin help theirchildrenfocusathomeandschool.Coopmember other parents,aswellusefulperspectivesforparentstokeepinmind,they Children canbedistractedformanyreasons.Hearsuccessesandfrustrationsfrom board ofSlopeStreetCats. area trapbanks.CoopmemberJesseOldham a proof-of-attendancecardenablingthemtoborrowtrapsfromnumberof options, wintershelterandcold-weathercaretakingtips!Allattendeeswillget neuter-return process,feralnutrition,advocacy, socialization,spay/neuter est andmosthumanechoiceforferalcats.We willspeakaboutthetrap- Join usforacomprehensiveworkshoponwhytrap-neuter-return isthehealthi- 718-788-3741. Grant, Bev contact event, Coffeehouse a book To Coffeehouse Good Very The 53 ProspectParkWest (at2ndStreet)•$10doorsopenat7:45. Concert takesplaceattheBrooklynSocietyforEthicalCulture, an extendedworkcommissionedbythe92ndSt.YandNYGuitarFestival. upcoming Reclamation,duenextSpringonSunnysideRecords,whichincludes for theiroutstandingperformances,tonightthey’llfocusonmusicfrom Liberty EllmanandJamieFox.Renownedfortheirmusic’s narrativedepthand ble ledbyMemphis-bredbassist/composerStephanCrumpwithguitarists ensemble forthenewcentury,” RosettaTrio isanall-stringchamberjazzensem- Stephan CrumpandguitaristsJamieFoxLibertyEllman.Hailedas“astring musicianship andrarechemistryof Journal-Sentinel). Herperformancesarepowerful,spotlightingtheworld-class observant, lyricallydeft,politicallyawareandemotionallyintuitive”(Milwaukee “thoughtful.. worth-savoring”(People),“addictive”(BostonGlobe),“smart, a long-timeCoopmember, whohasbeenan accountantfortoomanyyears. and useabudgetthatisrightforyouoryourfamily. Presentedby needs anddesires—notarestrictivepunitivedocument.Learnhowtocreate A budgetshouldbeaflexible,positiveplanforusingfinancialresourcestomeet Coop andtheBrooklynSocietyforEthicalCulture. sat 7:30-9:30pm sat 10am-1pm fri 7:30pm nov 21 nov 21 nov 21 nov 20 nov 20 sat 2pm fri 8pm November 19, 2009 Trouble, Stratego,Pictionary, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit. Theater The PSFCFunCommitteeinvitesyoutothenextCoop Game Taboo, chess,checkers,bridge,Nim, Boggle,Candyland, Night. Freeadmission,allages welcome.Bringyourfriends. Refreshments forsale.Bring yourfavoritegame(s):Scrabble, Ways toHelpa Helping Feral/OutsideCats: Jen Chapinand Budgeting MadeEasy Game Night! Distracted Child Trap-Neuter-Return Stephan Crump’s RosettaTrio work as“brilliant...soulfullypoetic”(NPR), soul andimprovisationofthecity. Criticshavehailedher for communityandsharedmeaning,poweredbythefunk, Jen Chapin’s musicisurbanfolk—storysongs thatsearch is amonthlymusicalfundraisingpartnershipofthe Rosetta Trio: husband/acousticbassist is thefounderandserveson Read the Gazette Park SlopeFood Coop,Brooklyn, NY Sharon C.Peters while you’restanding onlineORonlineatwww.foodcoop.com Arthur Goodman , , Temple), 274 Garfield Place at Eighth Avenue. Eighth at Place Garfield 274 Temple), December 15, 7 p.m., at Congregation Beth Elohim Social Hall (Garfield Hall Social Elohim Beth Congregation at p.m., 7 15, December Coop memberBrittPastorBolnick,ofInArmsCoaching. forward. Pleasebringajournalandpen.Thisworkshopisbroughttoyouby a wayofreplacingthatvoicewithpositivethoughtpatternshelpusmove work withittoreleaseitsholdoverourthoughts.We willalsobeworkingwith will meetourvoiceofcriticism,dialoguewithitthroughjournalwriting,and haves” createlimitationsinourlivesandholdusback.Inthisworkshop,we LOVE tolive!Negativethoughtpatternsandvoicesof“shoulds”“should- of criticismornegativethoughtpatternsstandinourwaylivingthelifewe This workshopisforanyonewhoreadytolookhonestlyatthewayvoices To book a Coffeehouse event, contact Bev Grant, 718-788-3741. Grant, Bev contact event, Coffeehouse a book To Coffeehouse Good Very The 53 ProspectParkWest (at2ndStreet)•$10 •doorsopenat7:45. Concert takesplaceattheBrooklyn SocietyforEthicalCulture, Songwriter. intimacy andemotionetchedinbeautifulballads…,” says Performing and youdon’tgetanybetterthanthat.”“…Whatultimately impressesisthe guitar andavocalallherown…acrossbetweenWillie NelsonandJohnPrine raves, “KeatingisawisemixofLucindaWilliams songwriting,GillianWelch Michael Gravesdrums.Alsoperformingis family andthesongsareevocativeofthis.”DavidKumin willplaybassand you maynotexpect.Iwasinspiredbythegoodfortune ofbeinginaclose around torecordingandthesongsaremostlyalllove althoughinways recorded HarpTrouble InHeaven.“It’s arecordthattookmelongtimetoget list goesonandon.It’s anicesituationifnotlittlestrange.”Recently, Roche ten songsandperformedwithmywife,daughter, mysisters,in-laws,the Membership Office. the GeneralMeetingAgendaItemSubmissionForm,bothavailablefrom read “HowtoDevelopanAgendaItemfortheGeneralMeeting”andfillout Garfield Place at Eighth Avenue. Eighth at Place Garfield items areavailableintheCoopofficeandatallGeneralMeetings. Coop andtheBrooklynSociety forEthicalCulture. location: Congregation Beth Elohim Social Hall (Garfield Temple), 274 Temple), (Garfield Hall Social Elohim Beth Congregation location: dec 15 dec 18 nov 22 sun 12pm tue 7pm tue 7pm dec 1 fri 8pm The next General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, on held be will Meeting General next The
Exploring OurInnerCritic: David Rocheand PSFC DECGeneralMeeting Agenda CommitteeMeeting Working withthe“Should”Voice Anne Keating get outofthewaymusicinmyfamily. I’vewrit- He’s beenwritingsongsfromanearlyage.“It’s hardto famous singer/songwriters.(TheRochesarehissisters.) David Roche center pagesofthe how toplaceanitemontheAgenda,pleasesee Meeting Agendatobeannounced.Forinformationon between 8and8:15p.m.Beforesubmittinganitem, by andtalkwithcommitteemembersface-to-face ates theagendaforthismonth’s GeneralMeeting. Drop The committeereviewspendingagendaitemsandcre- Committee minutesandthestatusofpendingagenda is amonthlymusicalfundraising partnershipofthe is asinger/songwriterfromfamilyof Anne Keating. Linewaiters’ Gazette Linewaiters’ The Village Voice . TheAgenda Meeting 09.11.19_pp1-16.qxd 11/18/09 5:05 PM Page 11
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dec 20 Another Fabulous jan 9 & jan 17 Auditions for Our Fourth sun 7 pm Pub Night in Brooklyn sat 4-6 & sun 11-1 Coop Kids’ Variety Show Co-sponsored with Folk Music Society of NY, we return for an informal Auditions for Coop members ages 4-18. You must audition to be in the gathering of friends we know and friends we haven’t met yet who enjoy a show, which will be held Saturday, March 13, 7:00 p.m., at the Old pint or two and some good pub songs and stories. Not a concert, all are First Church. A polished act is not required for the audition; we can welcome to participate, bring a song, a poem, a recitation, especially help you polish it. Singers and other musicians, poets, jugglers, stand- things in which others can participate, songs with choruses are especially up comics, rappers, dancers, magicians, gymnasts, etc. (no lip-syncing welcome. Celebrate the Solstice season and the turning of the year—the warmth of please). We look forward to hearing from you! To reserve an audition spot contact: community against the coming winter. Probably a lot of English Pub and seasonal songs Martha Siegel: 718-965-3916 or [email protected]. will be heard, but all kinds are welcome. Instruments are welcome, and tunes as well as songs will be gladly received. Come lift your voices. Admission free. For info, contact Jerry Epstein 718-429-3437. jan 12 Safe Food Committee Film Night: Takes place at Freddy’s Backroom, 485 Dean St. at Sixth Ave. Brooklyn, 718-622- 7035. Directions: M, N, R, W trains to Pacific St.; 2, 3 trains to Bergen St.; 4, 5, Q tue 7 pm Fresh trains to Atlantic Ave. Parking pretty easy Sunday. This film celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business- people across America who are reinventing our food sys- tem. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a jan 5 practical vision of our food system and our planet’s future. tue 7 pm Agenda Committee Meeting Fresh addresses an ethos that has been sweeping the nation and is a call to action America has been waiting for. The committee reviews pending agenda items and creates the
agenda for this month’s General Meeting. Drop by and talk with committee members face-to-face between 8 and 8:15 jan 15 The Very Good Coffeehouse p.m. Before submitting an item, read “How to Develop an fri 8 pm Agenda Item for the General Meeting” and fill out the General Meeting Agenda Item Coop Concert Series Submission Form, both available from the Membership Office. The next General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 7 p.m., at Congregation Beth Elohim The Very Good Coffeehouse is a monthly musical fundraising Social Hall (Garfield Temple), 274 Garfield Place at Eighth Avenue. partnership of the Coop and the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture. Performers to be announced. To book a Coffeehouse event, contact Bev Grant, 718-788-3741. Concert takes place at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, 53 Prospect Park West (at 2nd Street) • jan 5 Food Class: $10 • doors open at 7:45. thu 7:30 pm Healthy Dinners in a Hurry Fast meals for the whole family. This class is for anyone jan 26 who wants to get dinner on the table fast—and make tue 7 pm PSFC JAN General Meeting sure it’s healthy and delicious. Juliana Brafa will share Susan Baldassano, Coordinator some of her favorite crowd-pleasing, simple dinners that Meeting Agenda to be announced. For information on can be made in less than 30 minutes. Juliana is a certified holistic health how to place an item on the Agenda, please see the counselor and natural-foods chef who works with men and women who want to center pages of the Linewaiters’ Gazette. The Agenda have more energy, lose weight or just feel their best. She offers individual and Committee minutes and the status of pending agenda group health coaching, leads workshops on nutrition and health, and teaches items are available in the Coop office and at all General Meetings. Meeting cooking classes. Menu includes tofu “egg” salad, Asian noodles with peanut location: Congregation Beth Elohim Social Hall (Garfield Temple), 274 sauce and maple tempeh and roasted veggies. Materials fee: $4. Garfield Place at Eighth Avenue.
feb 2 Agenda Committee Meeting mar 5 Film Night
feb 19 The Very Good Coffeehouse Coop Concert Series mar 7 Acupuncture and the Treatment Of Digestive Disorders
feb 23 PSFC FEBRUARY General Meeting mar 9 Safe Food Committee Film
mar 2 Agenda Committee Meeting mar 12 Meet Your Mind: A Class in Basic Meditation
mar 4 Food Class mar 13 Nutrition Response Testing
For more information on these and other events, visit the Coop’s website: foodcoop.com All events take place at the Park Slope Food Coop unless otherwise noted. Nonmembers are welcome to attend workshops. Views expressed by the presenter do not necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop.
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36 37 records of items submitted, the AC works with members who submit items for consideration by the GM and may need assistance formulating proposals and discussion points. ACROSS 31 MEYRLT 12 OBECORLGLLKENOY 1 HNACEYUC 32 SEVINN 16 IKGSN The AC meets the first Tuesday of every month at 8PM at the 4 ODRBEFD 34 TRBYLEI 18 OCANE 8 CAUTI 35 IAERBYDG 20 TCNAALTI Coop. Committee members are also required to attend 9 CNEK 36 KTGOSINN 21 BAKLDE five (5) GMs per year. 11 RMGOAN 37 FEEAYTLTA 22 CSENRCTE 13 LCRKA 25 YEHSLA In addition, committee members caucus by telephone and via 14 TTUSER DOWN 26 NKFRLAIN 15 KOYR 2 CHCUHR 28 UEDICL e-mail as needed to facilitate committee business. 17 OTHY 3 HGIH 29 LLROCRA 19 AUSSNA 4 AYB 33 AMCYR Qualifications include a cooperative spirit, experience working 23 GESTA 5 OLFUNT in a committee environment, and an ongoing interest in the 24 PHRLA 6 EGNREB For answers, see page 15. business of the Coop. Interested members contact Glenn Brill 27 TSERENA 7 TRUCO This issue’s puzzle author: 29 ANECRAIS 8 NUINO Stuart Marquis at [email protected]. 30 LAOSNCS 10 BAALAAM The Environmental Committee has a blog!
Please visit often for timely news and information Hearing Officer Committee Seeks New from the PSFC Environmental Members Committee. The Hearing Office Committee is seeking two new members. The committee conducts and presides over disciplinary hearings, ensures that hearings proceed in an efficient and unbiased manner and, after a randomly selected Deciding Group has decided whether an accused member violated a Coop rule, determines what disciplinary action should be taken against the member. Applicants should be Coop We’re members in good standing for at least two years, have good attendance records blogging and preferably have judicial, arbitration, mediation or legal backgrounds. about our Members of the committee meet and earn workslot credit on an as-needed basis activities at the Coop, only, that is, when hearings are required. Therefore these members must maintain as well as regular Coop workslots in good standing or be FTOP members in good standing. environmental events The nature of the committee’s work requires that all members maintain strict of interest at the Coop confidentiality with respect to all matters on which they work. and beyond. The committee seeks an applicant pool that reflects the diversity of the Coop mem- bership at large. Find us at: Those interested, please telephone Marian Hertz of the Hearing Officer Committee http://ecokvetch.blogspot.com/ at 212-440-2743 or email at [email protected].
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CALL OUR Israeli Occupation. In Israel Phone: 212-486-4430 was polite throughout the and the occupied territories SENATORS ABOUT FAX: 212-486-7693 exchange. She said it was too NO LEGAL themselves, it’s supported by FOOD SAFETY! Senator Gillibrand late and that the door was SANCTIONS FOR groups such as Boycott from 780 3rd Avenue, Suite 2601 now locked. She advised that Within and the Palestinian DEAR COOP MEMBERS, Phone: 212-688-6262 he plan to attend the next ISRAELI PRODUCT NGO Network. The viability of our trea- FAX: 212-688-7444 orientation (which, I found BOYCOTT When members of Con- sured foods, those for which You should also contact out from a very nice woman gress complained in 2006 to the Coop itself was created, Chairman Harkin at 202-224- at the reception desk on the TO THE EDITOR: the Office of Antiboycott is in peril. As soon as you 0767, and Senator Enzi at main floor, was booked for In her letter “A Boycott Compliance “about the orga- read this, please contact Sen- 202-224-6770. the next month). I interject- Would Break the Law,” about nized and collaborative ators Schumer and Gillibrand Thank you, ed, saying that it seemed the General Meeting possibly divestment campaigns in the and urge them to vote NO! Jesse Rosenfeld ridiculous that he couldn’t go discussing a boycott of Israeli U.S. in support of a foreign on S. 510 The Senate Food in because he was a little products, Liz Salen wrote to boycott against our ally, Safety Bill. Its companion bill EVERYTHING, late. I’m not one for bending the Gazette that no one’s men- Israel,” the Office of Antiboy- HR 2749 has already passed the rules, but this man had a tioned “the potential conse- cott Compliance replied that the House. WHERE ARE YOU? substantial reason for being quences of such a boycott,” “because the Office is not Though there is much, late. Despite my plea, he including “a fine of $50,000 aware of any evidence that much more than could be TO THE EDITOR: wasn’t allowed in. and imprisonment of up to the divestment activities discussed in this letter to There was a time when As a Coop member, I was 10 years.” The U.S. Depart- identified in your letters have you, the main points are: every time I went to the Coop I embarrassed by “C’s” unwill- ment of Commerce’s Office of been or are being taken with Food safety is the problem got an everything bagel. I did- ingness to bend the rules. I Antiboycott Compliance Web intent to support a boycott of large industrial processors n’t need anything else because believe that all of us have the page, which Salen cites, says imposed by a foreign country and imported foods, not the everything was there. Recently ability to assess a situation the “Arab League boycott of against Israel, the prohibi- local or smaller farmer. everything has turned to noth- and determine what best to Israel is the principal foreign tions of the antiboycott pro- Therefore, the new regula- ing. I like my Sarte with a do. We are not automatons— economic boycott that U.S. visions of the EAR [Export tions and penalties imposed bagel. Any special time when we work in a food coop, not companies must be con- Administration Regulations] across the board mean more everything is available? the U.S. Army. cerned with today. The anti- do not apply” (“Expressly labor and higher costs, and Melissa Goldstein Finally, one question I boycott laws, however, apply Prohibited,” New York Sun, small farms will go out of have concerning this situa- to all boycotts imposed by www.nysun.com/editorials/ex business. SOMETIMES, LET’S tion: Is it even safe to “lock foreign countries that are pressly-prohibited/5811/). Additionally, there is real the door”? I suggest someone unsanctioned by the United So there should there be reason to believe that this BEND THE RULES go to our trusty firehouse States” (www.bis.doc.gov/ no legal consequences to the law will dramatically reduce next door and inquire. complianceandenforcement/ Coop should its members our access to simple every- TO THE EDITOR: Anita Aboulafia antiboycott/compliance.htm. vote for such a boycott. day herbs, vitamins and sup- On Monday, Oct. 26, I went Because pressure on Israel American boycotts in defense plements. As S. 510 moves to shopping in the Coop. I had SEASONED to end its military occupation of human rights need not adopt outlandish interna- left my card home so I had to of Palestinian lands isn’t lim- wait for federal approval, any- tional standards, you need go to the Membership Office. TRAVELER ited to the Arab League, the way. American firms and look only to Germany where It was 7:44 p.m. and there I’ve never flown to Oshkosh, boycott is not “imposed by schools divested from South such items are available only was a young man waiting in Nor to frigid Nome, foreign countries.” The boy- Africa, following the Sullivan in insufficient doses without line in front of me. He I’ve never had the pleasure cott is supported by local Principles of 1977, before a prescription, strange as explained to the worker at Of a week in sunny Rome. groups, such as the New York congressional approval in that sounds. the desk, who said her name I’ve never seen New Orleans, Campaign for the Boycott of 1986. And current targets of Contact our senators. Pay was “C,” that he was sched- The home of Dixie jazz, Israel, Adalah-NY: The Coali- unsanctioned boycotts a visit to their local offices, uled to attend the 7:30 orien- Nor ever been to Minsk, tion for Justice in the Middle include China (for Tibet) and email them via their websites, tation and, on the way to the But somehow my luggage East, and similar local groups Myanmar (for the Burmese). FAX THEM, WRITE A LETTER, Coop, had been hit by a car has. nationwide. It’s also supported Sincerely, and call them as well. while riding on his bicycle. Leon Freilich nationally by Code Pink and Josh Karpf Senator Schumer He seemed a bit frazzled but the US Campaign to End the 757 3rd Avenue, Suite 17-02 said he was unharmed. “C” LETTERS POLICY
We welcome letters from Anonymity 2. Nor will we publish Professional Diversity members. Submission dead- Unattributed letters will not accusations that are not spe- lines appear in the Coop Cal- be published unless the Gazette cific or are not substantiated Consultant Needed endar. All letters will be knows the identity of the writer, by factual assertions. printed if they conform to the and therefore must be signed 3. Copies of submissions The Diversity and Equality Committee published guidelines. We will when submitted (giving phone that make substantive accusa- seeks a professional diversity consultant to not knowingly publish arti- number). Such letters will be tions against specific individu- cles which are racist, sexist or published only where a reason als will be given to those review and provide input on the committee’s otherwise discriminatory is given to the editor as to why persons to enable them to The maximum length for public identification of the write a response, and both strategic recommendations based on last letters is 500 words. Letters writer would impose an unfair submissions and response will must include your name and burden of embarrassment or be published simultaneously. year’s survey. Total time needed approximately phone number and be typed difficulty. Such letters must This means that the original or very legibly handwritten. relate to Coop issues and submission may not appear 4-5 hours. Workslot credit will be provided. Editors will reject letters that avoid any non-constructive, until the issue after the one for are illegible or too long. non-cooperative language. which it was submitted. Experience developing diversity programs at You may submit on paper, The above applies to both large, volunteer-based organizations is typed or very legibly hand- Fairness articles and letters. The only written, or via email to In order to provide fair, com- exceptions will be articles by especially welcomed. Interested parties GazetteSubmissions@psfc. prehensive, factual coverage: Gazette reporters which will be coop or on disk. 1. The Gazette will not publish required to include the should contact committee co-chair George hearsay—that is, allegations response within the article not based on the author's first- itself. Perlov by email at [email protected]. hand observation.
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Community calendar listings are free. Please submit your listings in 50 words or less by mail, the mailslot in the entry vestibule, or [email protected]. Submission deadlines are the same as for classified ads. Please refer to the Coop Calendar in the center of this issue. An asterick (*) denotes a Coop member. SAT, NOV 21 Rogers Ave.). To register, call TUE, DEC 8 718-469-4679. Sponsored by Peoples’ Voice Cafe: Terry Neighborhood Housing Services Free Homebuying Seminar: Kitchen; Richard Berman; Carla of East Flatbush and the Urban Seminar will discuss coops, Ulbrich. 8-10:30 p.m., Communi- Homestead Assistance Board grants, closing cost assistance & ty Church of New York, 40 E. (UHAB, not-for-profit housing homebuyer preparation. 6 p.m. 35th St. (between Madison & organizations. at Crown Heights Library, 560 Park). For info call 212-787-3903 New York Ave. (bet Maple St. & or peoplesvoicecafe.org. Sug- TUE, DEC 1 Lincoln Rd.) To RSVP, call 718- gested donation: $15 gener- 469-4679. Sponsored by Neigh- al/$10 member/more if you Cooking East to West: A three-day borhood Housing Services of choose, less if you can’t/no one course in the cuisine & cultures of East Flatbush, a not-for-profit turned away. the legendary spice route. Learn housing organization. to cook the traditional foods of Prospect Park 5K Fun Run/ CREATIVE? WRITER? TALKATIVE? LAWYER? Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Walk/Bike. Starts at 15th Street THU, DEC 10 and Latin America & the SOCIAL-BUTTERFLY? WEB-DEVELOPER? entrance, 11 a.m. Fundraiser for Caribbean taught by culinary the Helping Hands Food Pantry Brooklyn Food Coalition Book craftswomen of Emigre Gourmet in Park Slope. Not a race; an Party & Party Party: Celebrate the HELP US GET STARTED at the Center for Family Life, 345 opportunity to get outdoors, have BFC’s first 6 months of organiz- 43rd St. in Brooklyn. Three Tues- fun and support the food pantry ing. It will be a mix of fun, solid days: Dec 1, 8 & 15. Each session: and those in need. For details ideas, good food & community. ANDMAKE YOUR 6 p.m–9 p.m. $150. Reservations and to register, contact: helping We’ll start the evening off with a required. Info: call 718-788-3500 [email protected]. book party for Jan Poppendieck*, OWN WORK SHIFT! or email [email protected]. and author of “Free for All: Fixing SUN, NOV 22 School Food in America.” PSFC members will receive FTOP credit in exchange for their FRI, DEC 4 Requested donation between $5 help. To receive credit, you should be a PSFC member for & $50. Contact info@brooklyn- Brooklyn Public Library Chamber at least one year and have an excellent attendance record. GOOD COFFEEHOUSE: Stefan foodcoalition.org to RSVP. 6:30- Players: Free Concert in the Grossman. Brooklyn Ethical Cul- 10:30 p.m., at 388 Atlantic Ave. Dweck Center at the Central ture Society. $10. 8:00 p.m. 53 (at Bond St). Library at Grand Army Plaza. Prospect Pk W. 718-768-2972. MORE www.GreeneHillFoodCoop.com “Trio Solisti”: Maria Bachmann, [email protected] | 718-208-4778 violin; Alexis Pia Gerlach, violon- SAT, DEC 12 INFO cello; Jon Klibonoff, piano. 4 p.m. SAT, DEC 5 www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org. Peoples’ Voice Cafe: Phil Ochs Peoples’ Voice Cafe: Charlie King Song Night. 8-10:30 p.m., Com- TUE, NOV 24 and Karen Brandow. 8-10:30 munity Church of New York, 40 p.m., Community Church of New E. 35th St. (between Madison & York, 40 E. 35th St. (between Park). For info call 212-787-3903 Free Informational Seminar Madison & Park). For info call or peoplesvoicecafe.org. Sug- regarding the cooperative apart- 212-787-3903 or peoplesvoice gested donation: $15 gener- ments at 320 Sterling Street. The cafe.org. Suggested donation: al/$10 member/more if you event will discuss the applica- $15 general/$10 member/more if choose, less if you can’t/no one tion process, eligibility & layout. you choose, less if you can’t/no turned away. 6 p.m. at United Methodist one turned away. Church, 266 Fenimore St. (near
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CLASSIFIEDS (CONTINUED) To Submit Classified or Display Ads: satisfied customers. Great Coop tions, custody/visitation cases, provides comprehensive, family Ads may be placed on behalf of Coop members only. Clas- references. 718-670-7071. child support, separation agree- dental care using non-mercury fill- ments, divorce and neglect/abuse ings, crowns, dentures, thorough sified ads are prepaid at $15 per insertion, business card ads ATTORNEY—Experienced person- matters. Louisa Floyd (TH. D4) can cleanings, minimal X-rays and at $30. (Ads in the “Merchandise– Non-commercial” category al injury trial lawyer representing be reached at 917-658-6841 or non-surgical gum treatments. For are free.) All ads must be written on a submission form. Clas- injured bicyclists and other acci- [email protected]. a free initial exam and insurance sified ads may be up to 315 characters and spaces. Display ads dent victims. Limited caseload to information, call 212-505-5055. ensure maximum compensation. ASSEMBLY BAY available in fully must be camera-ready and business card size (2" x 3.5" hori- Member of NYSTLA and ATLA. No equipped woodshop in Sunset HOLISTIC OPTOMETRY: Most eye zontal). recovery, no fee. Free consult. Park. 24 hr. access. Central dust doctors treat patients sympto- Submission forms are available in a wallpocket near the Manhattan office. Park Slope resi- collection. Orientation toward matically by prescribing ever- elevator. dent. Long time PSFC member. high-end custom furniture and increasing prescriptions. We try to Adam D. White. 212-577-9710. woodworking. Large, modern join- find the source of your vision er planer, and shaper, 10 ft. sliding problem. Some of the symptoms ATTORNEY—Personal Injury table saw, five sanding machines, that can be treated include Emphasis—30 years experience in veneer press, etc. 718-913-6941. headaches, eye fatigue, computer all aspects of injury law. Individual discomfort, learning disabilities. attention provided for entire case. ATTN! FAMILIES AND COUPLES! Convenient Park Slope location. Free phone or office consultation. Show off your loved-ones with holi- Dr. Jerry Wintrob, 718-789-2020. Prompt, courteous communica- day portraits! Outdoor and in-home holisticeyecare.com. tions. 20-year Park Slope Food sessions available. Perfect for holi- Coop member; Park Slope resi- day greeting cards. Will work with PSYCHOTHERAPY to suit your dent; downtown Brooklyn office. your budget. $50 off Co-op mem- needs and your lifestyle. Individ- Tom Guccione, 718-596-4184, also bers. Contact Lindsay Comstock ual and couple therapy provided at www.tguccionelaw.com. Photography at 916-849-9577 or by Helen Wintrob, Ph.D. Licensed www.lindsaycomstock.com. psychologist. Insurance including MADISON AVENUE Hair Stylist is Medicare accepted. Park Slope right around the corner from the HAIR CUTS hair cuts HAIR CUTS: Office. Please call 718-783-0913 for Food Coop, so if you would like a Color, Highlights, Lowlights in the an appointment. really good haircut at a decent convenience of your home or price, please call Maggie at 718- mine. Adults $35, kids $15. Call LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST pro- 783-2154. I charge $60.00. Leonora 718-857-2215. viding individual, couples & family therapy in Park Slope & financial COMPUTER HELP—Call NY GEEK district. On many insurance plans. GIRLS. Setup & file transfer; hard- SERVICES-HEALTH Psychodynamic, mindfulness & ware & software issues; viruses & CBT approaches to address cur- pop-ups; networking; printer/file HOLISTIC DOCTOR in Naturopathy rent & past challenges, access sharing; training; backups. Home stimulates body’s natural ability to strengths & meet present goals. or business. Mac and PC. On-site heal chronic conditions, allergy, Linda Nagel, Ph.D., 718-788-9243 or pick-up/drop-off. References, skin, muscle, cancer support with or 917-596-0386. reasonable rates. Long-time Coop homeopathy, physical & chelation member. 347-351-3031 or info@ therapies, bioenergetic acupunc- nygeekgirls.com. ture, lab tests, hair analysis & VACATIONS more. Research Director. 20 years ART CABRERA, ELECTRICIAN 30 exp. As Featured in Allure Maga- 3-SEASON VACATION COTTAGES yrs. residential wiring, trouble zine. Dr. Gilman 212-505-1010. for sale in our friendly, wooded shooting low voltage, one outlet or northern Westchester community. whole house, no job too small. HOLISTIC DENTISTRY in Manhat- Pool, tennis, biking, hiking; near Fans, AC, 220 volt, lighting, out door tan (Soho). Dr. Stephen Goldberg Hudson River and Metro North (5- work, insured, 718-965-0327. Emer- minute cab ride from train). gency service, call 646-239-5197. $79,000-$99,000; annual mainte- Founding Coop member, born in nance approx. $3,200. Cash sales Brooklyn, 35 yr. resident of Park only. No dogs. 212-242-0806 or Slope. #0225. Coop discounts. [email protected]. Plastering-Painting-Wallpapering- COUNTRY HOUSE for rent. over 25 yrs experience of doing the Hunter & Windham ski areas. 3 BR, finest prep & finish work. One room LR, bath, kitchen, phone, cable & or an entire house. LOW VOC paints Internet (on request), 4 car park- used. Fred Becker 718-853-0750. ing, 4+ acres, dogs (no cats). 2.5 ATTORNEY experienced in all hrs from NYC. $5k season (Nov. 13 aspects of Family Law has recently - April 11) + utilities or $600/wk. opened a private practice special- Call 917-572-7923 or email izing in same-sex & other adop- [email protected].
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WELCOME!
A warm welcome to these new Coop members who have joined us in the last six weeks. We’re glad you’ve decided to be a part of our community.
Muriel Abeledo Daniel Brooks Lee Elizabeth Meera Gowda Ameera Kawash Judith Marblestone Kazue Okajima Diana Seide Irina Valieva Yael Aberdam Michael Brooks Douglas Maria Goyanes Valerie Kaye Davion Marcus Annie Olinick Shreya Shah Thomas Van Buskirk Emma S. Abman Megan Broome Geraldine Durand Natasha Goykhberg Meridith Kendall Amie Margoles David Ostro Tara Sher Norah van Dusen Michael Adley Kristen V. Brown Jenine Durland Kathryn Gradowski Cortelyou Kenney Margaret Marine Tamae Ouchi Alex Sherba Jeanette Van- Thabit Al-Murani Moe Browning Eetiah Edwards- Tyler Graham Emir Keye Nadine Martin Chris Owen Melbourne Sibblies Leeuwan-Slota Ben Alberg Matthew Brune Francois claire Grandison Anthony King Katy Martineau Tom Owen Imtiaz Siddiqui Julia VanTieghem Christopher Allen Ashley Bryant Nicholas Eggers Benjamin Greenberg Rosemary King Alicia Martinez Jin Pak Michele Siegel Jeremy Varon Jessie Amberg Victoria Bulgakova Catrin Einhorn Michael Grimaldi Lisa Kletjian Christina Mathews Grace Palkowska Jonathan Silberberg Judy Veszelovszki Sophie Amieva- Melissa Burgos Karina Ek Michelle Groskopf Hal Klopper Rolando Mathias Abby Paloma Jeri Silverman Brian Von Ancken Unger Emily Butler Katrina Elliott Danielle Guido Amber Knowles Carole Maurel Joan Pangilinan- Alea Skwara Sanjay Wadhwa Ariston Anderson Myrna Caban Ken Elliott Maria Paola Daeha Ko Guy Maurice Taylor Daniel Small Bas Waijers Jon Anderson Benjamin Calhoun Brynith Ensor-Estes Guimerans Sanchez Robert Kohl Liese Mayer Dino Pantazopoulos Evan Smith Sabrina Waijers Alease Annan Michael Cannillo Laura Eppstein Bridget Gurtler Noel Kohler Lizzie McAdam Hilary Papireau Jenifer Smith Tracy Waksler Azell Archie John Carreyrou Kostas Evangelinos Emily Guyer Erik Kolb Emmet McGowan Anne Peltola Samson Smith Seth Waldstein D. Bryant Archie Molly Carreyrou Vera Fabian Sarah Haas Ceridwen Koski Sara Meissner Zachary Petersen Theo Smith Christopher Walker Melanie Aronson Dorca Casseus Anne Fabricant Benjamin Haber Rachel Krellenstein Yolaine Menyard Bela Pevsner Adam Sofair-Fisch Eva Wang Carmen Artigas Eric Childs Maya Falck Jonathan Hall Natania Kremer Carolyn Merriman Jeremy Pfetsch Casey Soloff Lawrence Wang Jessica Auerbach Ria Christian Jonathan Feldman Daniel Halvorsen Bryn Krenner Laura Messing Alec Pollak Sandra Soto Jenifer Wanous Georgina Aymerich Scott Christian Dureus Feler Chris Hamby Mike Krenner Nate Metzker Rupert Poole Kate Spencer Hannah Wasileski Shelly Baer Michal Cieplinski Marina Ferraro Sandra Handfield Ben Kuehn Anna Meyer Shanti Prasad Kirsten C. Springer Yukrai Watanabe Jen Baker Alexandra Clarke Amanda Field Alexandria (Ali) Ingrid Kupka Deborah Micallef Nivia Prescod Rebecca Stabile Stephanie Weber Yekaterina Balandina Brea Collier Kade Finnoff Harris Patrick Kwan Kristen Miles Nedelka Prescod David Stanavich Jessica Weiner Elizabeth Balkan Ariane Conrad Alexandra Fong Harmony Hazard Andrew Kyte Cameron Minaberry Bill Prestia Gregg Stankewicz Alexa Wejko Megha Barnabas Nolan Conway Peter Fong Cambron Henderson Esther Kyte Rebecca Mirsky Suzie Pritchett Corey Stoughton Sonia Werner Talia Barrett Joana Coppi Scott Fox Troy Hermes Justine Lacy Ulla Moejmark Reuben Radding Avi (Tracy) Straus- Brandon West Julia Barry Laurel Crawford Sandler Francois Michael Herring Nadav Lancry Jensen Amr Ragab berg Abby Westbrook Peter Barwick Meg Crouch Vinicius Freitas Kathryn Hibbs Michele Lardou Anna Moench Carolyn Ramsdell Laura Stryjewski Mark Weston Jessica Baucom Marion Cunningham Kaylene French Tyler Hicks Benkacem Lardov Eve Moennig Desmond Rawls Paulina Suarez Jay Wilkinson Stephanie Bauman Kelly Currie Sarah Freuden Andrew Hiller William Law Keyla Monadjemi Daniel Rebholz Lisa Sussman Jennifer Williams Sara Beckwith Mary Dain Elizabeth Fusco June Hirsh Rachel Lawrence Sam Montaña Nia Reid-Allen Elise Suthers Wendy Williams Bert Beiderman Susan Daltroy Basia Gajdek Meredith Holcomb Meghan LeBorious Suisman Kate Maisie Reuben Laura Sweeney Julia Willis Beth Belkin Jared Dancler Lawrence Gamble Ian Hollander David Lee Montaña Katey Rich Michael Sweeney Laura Willis Jordan Belkin Benjamin Davis Varsha Garg Mowgli Holmes Geoff Legg Jessica Moorman Adassa Richardson Andrew Sylvester Maud Wilson Lili Belo Joseph Dawson Marc Garza Annette Hosten Anna LeMahieu Hugo Moreno David Riley Arnold Szeleczky Dawn Wolfe Joshua Bennett Erin De Losier Patrick Gavin George Hosten Sarah Leonard W. Taylor Mork Karen Ripenburg Chris Tabellario Jenni Wolfson Sultana Bennett Floor de Ruijter Leigh Geist Carla Hung Mazen Letayf Jennifer Morris Lacey Jane Roberts Victoria Tabenshlak Else Wollman Krista Bera Nicole Dean Javier Genao Tiffany Jackson Siviva Levana Kate Mrozowski Rachelle Rochelle Mary Taft-McPhee Alex Wood Sheridan Black Zachary Dean Nikki Georges-Clapp Veronica Jacome Larry Lewinn Don Mulvaney Sabine Roehl Daniel Talbot Corinne Woods Taylor Black Maria Decastro Amanda Gesten Caroline James Tatiana Leyva Ledell Mulvaney Michael Romanos Marianne Talbot Livia Woods Tom Blancarte Galen DeGraf Andrew Gitzy Patricia James Angela Liao Antti Mustonen Sharon Rosenman Ben Taylor Alyssa Wright Shannon Blaney Elad DeLowe Calvin Gladen Arjun Jayadev Benjamin Lim David Nathan Shira Rosenman John Taylor Katherine Wright Olga S. Bodrikhina Lana DeLowe Jane Glucksman Gordon Jenkins Ira Lindsay Kristin Nelthorpe Amerigo Rossuello Sara Teitelbaum Rebecca Wright Loren Boggs Jonathan Denton Zachary Goelman Louise Jensen Irina Linetskaya Tom Nelthorpe Monica Rossuello Will Thanhauser Wenfei Xu Mary-Jordon Boler Brian DePasquale Judy Goldberg Dominique Jones Elizabeth London Heather Neufeld Elisa Rowan Heather Thomas Maria Yakovenko Angela Bracco Kyle Depew Miriam Goldman Leonard Jones Casey Long Sara Neufeld Rory Rowan Justin Thomson Vijay Yeeda Maya Braun Loid Der Eli Goldstein Lindsay Jones Adina Lopatin James Neuhaus Rocco Ruggiero Charmaine Ting Janet Yu Alexander Bremer Atit (A.J.) Desai Jordan Goldstein Fulvia Jordan Catherine Lowery Susannah Nevison Elizabeth Rush Mariia Tonkonog Camilo Yubank Jesper Bremholm Sheetal Desai Michael Gollust Sonia Joseph Victor Lowrie Janelle Nicol Mueller Magaly Torrez Paul Yun Carver Brereton Amanda Diamond- Aracelli Gonzalez Allegra Joyce-Alcala Brenda Loya Michail Nikiforos Jordan Sachs Christian Toscano Maria Zagoreas LeSean Brereton stein Trinidad Gonzalez Ben Jullien Giles Lyon Tara Nolan Barbara Sarudiansky Irina Trenbach Caveh Zahedi Theresa Brereton Elena DiRosa Zina Goodall Katalin Jullien William Macfarlane Kirsten Nowak Neel Sata Amedeo Turturro Aniko Zala Megan Brewer Peter Divon Sara Goodman Mary Kaltenberg Julia MacGuire Paul Nowak Nicole Savoy Maud Udin Lana Zaman Amanda Brewster Melanie Dixon Cynthia Gordon Druv Kapadia Timothy MacGuire Chris O’Brien Max Schneider- Aaron Unger Monica Britton Irene Dobronski Katie Gormally Vidya Kapadia Annie Malcolm Edita O’Brien Schumacher Adaku Utah Eleanor Broh Jacqueline Dodd Helen Gorokhovsky Diana Karafin Ian Maley Sarah O’Leary Melanie Schwarz Michel Valdes- Johanna Bronk Eloi Dosdat Maarten Goudsmit Ayako Kato Rebecca Manski Aidan O’Shea #57064 SEE Portela
THANK YOU!
Thank you to the following members for referring friends who joined the Coop in the last six weeks.
Joseph A. Kevin Bowen Tilda Doscher Laurel H. David Kelley Eileen M. Queen Afua Claire Stanford Mary Vonckx Christine Abelman Brad Lyndsey Dussling Diane Haines Kenji Rachel Madris Michael Quinzio Hans Steiner Kristin Wald Nilda Acevedo Karen Brandt Mary E. Robbins Ladan Hamidi-Toosi Kwasa Khepera Maureen Malave Ellen Rago Ruthie Streiter Andrew Weeks India Adams Karen Brandt Elisa Edwards Delyse Hanson Kwasausya Khepera Lindsay Manning Peter Raskin Sara Suman Halle Weinberger Jenny Aisenberg Carla Brookoff Erin Fairbanks James Harrell Paxton Kirsh Dana Matthews Heloise Rathbone Popi Susan Pustilnik Ronna Welsh Swati Argade Rita Brookoff Ben Ferencz Kuye Harris Tricia Kissinger Yolanda McBride Rozlyn Redd Kumiko Terao Rececca Wender Anne Anthony Carelli Geoffrey Finger Miho Hatori Kris Kohler Eileen McGauran Danny Rees Chaya Thanhauser Rachel Wertheimer Anneke Raquel Cavalcanti Flavia Romi Hefetz Terri Kohler Alice Meaker LeLaina Romero Teresa Theophano Jesse Werthman Anthony Robert Childs Myk Freedman Anna Henry Misty Kurpier Jessica Meller Chana Rothman Matt Thompson Miri Wexler Deborah Au-Yeung Justin Colledge Rachel Friedman Thomas Hilbink Danny L. Erin Mendell Sarah Rubbins-Breen Anna Thorngate Rebecca Widom Adrain B. Allison Comet Fabiola G. Bergi Anne Hinsman Leigh Laberge Sandra Merazzi Sakiko Jenni Tonti Anastasia Williams Gabrielle B. Sarah Cox Simpson Jocelyn Ho Rich Lamb Luke Meyer Rebecca S. Robert Treanor Amber Winick Jacoby Ballard Patrick Cranston Laura Garcia Sue Holmberg Yossi Langer Robert Monn Jim Santangeli Sarah Treem Peter Wohlsen Erika Banks Amalia Cuadra Renu Garg Karen Houppert Andrea LaRose Eileen Moran Adam Scheldt Julie Tudor Emma Worth Arnold Barkus Caledonia Curry Alexandra Garita Jacklyn Gaia Larsen Anastasia Nekoz Cecilia Schmidt Liz Turrigiano Sasha Wortzel Nina Barrett Anne-Karine Dabo Elina Gerzon James William Laviano Ella Nemcow Marci Schultz Kai Van Der Putten Yuliya Yakhontova Michael Bates Sherwin Das Keren Gilboa Danna James Zeller Brian Lazarus Matthew Nemeth Brandon Seabrook Emily Vaughn Molly Bates Laura Dawson Alison Gilles Louise Jensen Sarah Lazarus Janine Nichols Delphine Selles- Marcus Beck Melissa De Lowe Josh Giunta Aaron Johnson Liz Lessner Margot Niederland Alvarez Sarah Bendit Olivia De Prato Brian Glashow Rebecca K. Bea Levy Tamsin Nutter Dina Shapiro Mariel Berger Gwyneth DeGraf David Goddy Ilyana Kadushin Etisha Lewis Sandra Paez Rachel Shapiro Peter Berley Mike D’Elia Tamar Goelman Ben Kaser Diana Lieu Ilana Panich- Joshua Shaw Ellen Blaschke Peter Demos Jesse Goldman Kate Mike Lightman Linsman Olivia Sideman Jessica Bloome Heidi Diehl Jeffrey Goodman Ayako Kato Susan Lightman Alice Paquette Katie Sigelman Laura Bohn Kendall Doerr Adrian Gordon Katsue The Linkov family E. Phipps Morgan Soloski Luisa Bonifacio David Doody Anne Grunow Adrienne Kearney Danny Lubin-Laden Jessica Powers Merrill Sovner
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